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Apr 28 2026
4th Cir. 25-4655 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. TRISTAN MICHAEL MARTIN, JR

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a 78-month prison sentence for a convicted felon found in possession of a firearm, ruling that the district court did not abuse its discretion. The court held that the defendant failed to rebut the presumption of reasonableness for a within-Guidelines sentence despite arguments regarding his delayed brain development and rehabilitation efforts.

Criminal Firearms
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Apr 28 2026
9th Cir. 25-2900 Unpublished

In re PANIOLO CABLE COMPANY LLC Debtor

The Ninth Circuit affirmed a bankruptcy court's grant of partial summary judgment against Clearcom, Inc. for breach of contract and unjust enrichment regarding the Paniolo Cable Company infrastructure. The court held that sufficient evidence supported the Trustee's claim that the Master Services Agreement and Emergency Service Order remained active when Clearcom failed to pay.

Bankruptcy Civil Summary Judgment
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Apr 28 2026
11th Cir. 0:22-cr-60078-RAR-6 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. WILBER VIGIL-BENITEZ

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed Wilber Vigil-Benitez's conviction for murder in aid of racketeering, ruling that the district court's jury instructions on motive and participation were legally correct. The court held that the defendant waived his challenge to the motive instruction by expressly accepting it and that the refusal to give a separate "mere presence" instruction was proper because the aiding-and-abetting charge already covered the defense theory.

Criminal Violent Crimes
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Apr 28 2026
6th Cir. 23-3437 Published

Apogee Coal Co. v. Director, OWCP

The Sixth Circuit denies petitions for review, affirming that Arch Resources remains liable for Black Lung Benefits Act claims against its former subsidiary, Apogee. The court relies on binding precedent to reject the argument that selling the subsidiary in 2005 terminated Arch's self-insured liability for pre-2005 claims.

Bankruptcy Civil
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Apr 28 2026
4th Cir. 25-4640 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. GARY DUANE COOL

The Fourth Circuit affirmed Gary Duane Cool's conviction for methamphetamine trafficking, finding no plain error in the district court's acceptance of his guilty plea. The court held that the magistrate judge fully complied with Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11, ensuring the plea was knowing, voluntary, and supported by a sufficient factual basis.

Criminal Drug Trafficking Sentencing Guidelines
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Apr 28 2026
9th Cir. 25-4077 Unpublished

Castro Galarraga v. Blanche

The Ninth Circuit denied a petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision to deny asylum and Convention Against Torture relief. The court held that small business ownership is not an immutable characteristic and that generalized country conditions do not prove government acquiescence required for CAT protection.

Civil Immigration (Civil)
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Apr 28 2026
11th Cir. 8:97-cr-00082-RAL-SPF-1 Per Curiam

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. HAROLD THORNTON

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the denial of Harold Thornton's third motion for compassionate release, ruling that the district court did not abuse its discretion in finding Thornton dangerous to the community. The court held that Thornton's extensive violent history and ongoing threats to prison officials satisfied the statutory requirements to deny sentence reduction.

Compassionate Release Criminal Robbery & Extortion
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Apr 28 2026
6th Cir. 23-3297 Published

Apogee Coal Co. v. Director, OWCP

The Sixth Circuit denied petitions for review seeking to overturn a Benefits Review Board order holding Arch Resources liable for Black Lung Benefits Act claims. The court ruled that the petitioners' arguments were identical to those rejected in a binding 2024 precedent, leaving the Board's decision affirming Arch's financial responsibility in place.

Bankruptcy Civil
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Apr 28 2026
4th Cir. 26-1263 Per Curiam

In re TAYLOR MORGAN DANT

The Fourth Circuit denied a petition for an extraordinary writ seeking to enjoin a state court order that prohibited the petitioner from practicing law. The court held it lacked jurisdiction to issue such relief because the requested injunction was not incidental to its appellate jurisdiction and the petitioner had other adequate means to challenge the order.

Civil Civil Rights - ADA / Other
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